I am a mom of a cutie pie (very biased). And I wanted to share my experiences with others (including my cuties grandparents, great-grandparents, numerous uncles and other relatives). I love being a mom and can't imagine doing anything else.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

addicted

Is it possible to be addicted to your own blog? Cause I think I might be addicted to mine. It is my one and only link to the outside world. I know that i can share with a large number of people and also I love reading all the comments. I have gotten comments from people I have never meet, friends of friends, mothers, sisters and brothers of friends. every message is a great. it reminds me that we arent' alone here on the 7th floor.

My favorite story so far was from Kristy Altrogge (my parents great friend, my great friend, mother of Beth...my favorite almost sister) who went out with her mother and when they got home and there was a message on the machine that asked people to pray for Dr. Allen's granddaughter. Kristy's mom doesn't even know us. Its nice to know people everywhere are praying for us. Thank you so much.

20 Comments:

I'm addicted too! I don't know how often I checked your blog today. Still praying and thinking of you. I saw Greg sitting outside and holding Anna. My thoughts went to you immediately. Praying for that day when you can hold Alivia outside in the sunshine.Still PrayingKarla

Emily and James:We are the latest addition to your blogger additcts and have had your homepage screen up all afternoon so we can check on any updates and comments. Have been painting while Andrew is away and this is the first I have had to say hello and like everyone else we are also praying. I was thinking of you all today while at work at Indiana Hospital doing painful procedures on other people. I was so grateful that Livi got to be sedated as I know for sure how unpleasant some of the stuff us medical people do to people is. I've been explaining to people here how this all works, the tests and what white blood cells do, etc. So we are really right there with you in our hearts and in our minds and in our very frequent prayers. Thanks for keeping us posted for those of us who can't physically be there. We love you. xoxoxoxoxxPatty Wallwork and the rest of the Wallowrks

i come to your blog at least 100 times a day... i'm glad you can fully see that sweet, beautiful face again. my dad had a meeting tonight and they all prayed for Alivia. and my friends all over are praying... even in San Diego and Mesa.

Your blog is great. I feel so useless and so out of touch. Reading your blog helps me keep up on Alivia's condition and helps us know how to pray. You are never, ever out of our thoughts and prayers. Will you be up late??? I am going to try to call again. Love, LesThink of anything from Lanc. you might need...Jeff could bring it up for you!!!

Thank goodness for the blog. We would have no idea what was going on because we are all so worried about Alivia. I am here all day long waiting for updates. I am glad I am not working yet because I would not be able to do this at work. Thinking about you!

Thanks for the updates that you have been providing; not only on Alivia but also on yourselves. Letting us know whats happening with you allows us to help bear you burdens. These updates also allow us to be very specific in our prayers for you. It is encouraging and faith building to hear God's people drawing together in prayer and support for your family. Be encouraged by 2 Tim. 2:1 " You then, my child, be stregthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus." and Phil. 4:7 " And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Though you might not understand this situation you can trust in God's sovereignty and also in his mercy. He is worthy of our trust and faith and he will give you peace in this trial and pour out grace to overflowing on you all. Also know that when you are not able to comfort Alivia ( because of separation due to medical treatments or testing ) that God is always with her and is her ultimate comforter. He will sustain you all through this season. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thanks for the updates that you have been providing; not only on Alivia but also on yourselves. Letting us know whats happening with you allows us to help bear you burdens. These updates also allow us to be very specific in our prayers for you. It is encouraging and faith building to hear God's people drawing together in prayer and support for your family. Be encouraged by 2 Tim. 2:1 " You then, my child, be stregthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus." and Phil. 4:7 " And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Though you might not understand this situation you can trust in God's sovereignty and also in his mercy. He is worthy of our trust and faith and he will give you peace in this trial and pour out grace to overflowing on you all. Also know that when you are not able to comfort Alivia ( because of separation due to medical treatments or testing ) that God is always with her and is her ultimate comforter. He will sustain you all through this season. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Emily,You don't know us, but we attended LOLC for 1 year or so and we are now attending the Sovereign Grace Pastor's College in Gaithersburg, MD. Please know that your family are in our prayers and in the prayers of our friends here. So glad that you can see little Alivia's sweet face and get her kisses again. Thank you for your updates. You remain in our prayers and in our Father's Hands.Tom & Jody Kurtz~

I emailed a friend today and told her that your blog has essentially become my screensaver. I just hit the refresh button every time I pop down to the basement to check for updates! And, I'm glad I read the comments and saw that you have "Beside Still Waters". I was going to buy it for you and send it your way. It was bought for us shortly after Judah and Tucker was born. It continues to be a source of great comfort and encouragement to us.

What a blessing to see the Body of Christ operating as God intends for it to operate...mind boggling to think of all the good God is bringing about through this disappointing and difficult circumstance.

Hey Emily,Just wanted to let you know that every second of our lives is consumed with thoughts of you You, James, Liv and of course Dave, Gretch and family.Your are in our prayers and love and we know with God. Wish so much we could be with you. Planning to be there soon. Hopefully sometime Friday. Love you guys so much.Pete, Maria, Tim, Becca and Sarah.

sorry about the double comment I'm not sure what I'm doing. Oh yeah and My sister Kristine wanted me to tell you that her and Devon are praying for you and she's really been enjoying your humor about "hospital time", she says that's so true! love, kel

add me to the list of addicts...count me among those checking many times a day...i so appreciate hearing how your days are going. you guys are constantly on my mind. i just pray that you will be able to find moments of peace in what is a whirlwhind of chaos!! God is amazing...He will give you what you need...He will give Livi what she needs...ask for His help...ask for His wisdom...ask for His strength. we are all praying these things for you and James.

We are constantly looking at your blog along with all of these other great people! I've told many others who dont know you and James to pray! God is sure to pour out lots of his amazing grace! We love you so much and are still here for you any way we can be. I know Neil called you...no rush to call him back...we know you have a lot going on. Just want you to feel our care and know that we are wanting to be there for you any way we can.

I am a mom of a cutie pie (very biased). And I wanted to share my experiences with others (including my cuties grandparents, great-grandparents, numerous uncles and other relatives). I love being a mom and can't imagine doing anything else.